An exhibition of Mary Quant, a driving force behind 1960s street culture, is being held at Bunkamura The Museum

Event Date:2022.11.26-2023.01.29
Jul 6, 2022
An exhibition on Mary Quant, the fashion designer who burst onto the London fashion scene in the 1950s, popularizing the miniskirt and driving street culture in the 1960s, will be held at Bunkamura The Museum (Shibuya, Tokyo) from November 26, 2022 to January 29, 2023. Widely known for her iconic Daisy cosmetics line, Mary Quant was also a pioneer of 1960s London fashion and a pioneering female entrepreneur. Her modern and youthful designs revolutionized the way women dressed at the time. This exhibition will feature approximately 100 garments, brought to Japan from the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), as well as related materials such as accessories, small items, photographs, and magazines. The exhibition will trace Mary Quant's career as a designer and groundbreaking entrepreneur from 1955 to 1975. :



【Event Overview】
Exhibition Title: Mary Quant Exhibition
Period: Saturday, November 26, 2022 – Sunday, January 29, 2023
*Closed on Tuesday, December 6 and Sunday, January 1 (National Holiday)
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00 (last entry at 17:30)
*Until 21:00 every Friday and Saturday (last entry at 20:30)
*The exhibition period and opening hours may be subject to change depending on the situation. In addition, as a countermeasure against COVID-19, there may be restrictions on entry and reservations may be required. Please check the Bunkamura website for the latest information before attending.
Venue: Bunkamura The Museum (next to Tokyu Department Store Main Branch, Shibuya)
Organisers: Bunkamura, Victoria and Albert Museum, The Asahi Shimbun Company
Special sponsors: Club Cosmetics Inc., Mary Quant Cosmetics Inc.
Supported by: British Council
Enquiries: 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)
Bunkamura website: https://www.bunkamura.co.jp/museum/exhibition/2022_maryquant.html

Ticket information will be announced on the Bunkamura website as soon as it is decided.



★Movie Information★
"Be Free, Be Yourself" - The Legendary Designer Who Revolutionized the World"Mary Quant: The Legend of Swinging London"
Opening in theaters at Bunkamura Le Cinema from Saturday, November 26th!
Along with the Beatles, Twiggy, and the Rolling Stones, Mary Quant started the Swinging London movement of the 1960s and captivated the world with her fashion.
This masterpiece documentary reveals her unknown side and the secrets of her designs.

【Movie Inquiries】
At Entertainment
TEL: 03-6419-3737 info@at-e.co.jp


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